We all know that working in business can be tough. It is a very competitive arena, and you need to be very mentally strong to be able to take on the task. But, after all the hard work you put in to get your business off the ground, seeing it all come together can be an incredibly proud moment. Seeing it pass it’s first two years of operation is an even prouder moment, as many small businesses have failed by this point. However, what do you do when something happens that you just don’t expect? Perhaps you were at the top of your game, the strongest in your sector – and then suddenly the clients stop coming. Maybe it seems as though trade has simply dried up and there’s nothing you can do to stop it doing so. It is at this point that many business owners simply throw in the towel and give up – but it may actually just be a simple cause of you needing to re-brand you company.

Assess the market

The first thing to do when deciding to remodel your business is looking at the current market of supply and demand. Chances are you originally started your business to provide a service, or to provide a solution to a problem that no one else had done. That’s all well and good; but the problem is now that there may be twenty other companies who are doing the same thing. This can be irritating, but there is no use in being bitter or angry about this; it’s just the way the market works. What you need to instead do is to see how you could go one step further than these competitors. What additions are they currently not offering that you could easily provide? It’s all about staying one step ahead of the game, so sit down and do some research.

Access your funding

It may seem like a bit of a vicious circle; you need to rebrand and relaunch your business due to it failing recently. But a rebrand requires money and you don’t have any of that because you’ve been failing recently. But, all is not lost. You may want to pair up with a respected business partner who can offer you working capital to help you get your new ideas set up. Or, you may need to dip into savings and inheritance. Whatever you choose, any money you spend can be easily made back once you start to experience success again with your business.

Image is everything

Once you’ve sorted out the nitty-gritty, you may think that’s all there is too it. But even if your business is operating better than it ever was, having a poor image means that customers are unlikely to come to you in the first place. Think about ways to promote yourself, and if you need to, hire a marketing consultant to put a plan in place. For example, you may need to delve into the world of social media as a way to communicate with your clients. Or, your website may be overly complicated and needs stripping back and simplifying. Whatever it is, overhauling your image can be just as important as overhauling the business model, so don’t ignore it. A business remodel is achievable, as long as you plan it wisely.